Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
At 08:56 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: sounds like a smart cat!!! no pain medsI'll ask about Buprenex.  Thank you, Kelly.  He doesn't seem to be in pain - but I know cats are so stoic.    His stools are a bit soft right now naturally and I've been watching carefully to make sure he is able to

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
no pain medsI'll ask about Buprenex.  Thank you, Kelly.  He doesn't seem to be in pain - but I know cats are so stoic.    His stools are a bit soft right now naturally and I've been watching carefully to make sure he is able to eliminate properly.  He's my shadow right now because he kn

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-13 Thread Lernermichelle
The protocol Lucy is on is 5 mg/pound twice a day for a month then once a day. That would be about 25 or 30 mg twice a day for Inky. I am assuming your vet just decided on a different protocol because of his particular health problems, but just want to make sure I told you the right thing wh

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
aaawww I'm so glad that vet visits are a positive experience for him!  it'd be so much worse if he were stressed as well! Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
Thank you, Barb.  That sweet boy -- when we were in the examination room and Dr. Reid walked in -- Antonio took a flying leap over to the counter where Dr. Reid was and gave him a big head butthe knows our vet loves him and takes care of him too.  I try to hang on to that boy but he has

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
hmm, I think a topical like lidocaine might be better in this situation, but I don't know - I think the stool softener is a great idea.  cold compresses and keeping that area protected from further irritation is key no matter what else is done Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
At 07:15 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote Is he on pain medication...Ask for...no insist on Buprenex.He needs it until his bottom is better, Is he on a stool softener alsolike Colace?? Kelly : Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his checkup - he looks like he's been hit in the

Re: ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
oh that poor guy!  his hinder must just be killing him!  and the scooting definitely isn't helping - do you think it might help if he wore one of those little anti-breeding diaper thingies? - they're fairly small and breeders use them on their boys (and girls too I think) when breeding isn't on the

Re: You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
Brenda,I'm so sorry.  GLOW to light his path and ease your hearts. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous- Original Message Fro

RE: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

2006-11-13 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Yes, keep the phos down is very important as toxins build up and they start feeling very badly when their phos start climbing up.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 8:16 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.o

Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Peggy Ankney
Sherry,   I’m so sorry.  I saw this message and said a prayer for you and your Evander.      

ot: Update on Antonio

2006-11-13 Thread ETrent
Poor little big Antonio.   Took him back today for his checkup - he looks like he's been hit in the butt by a missile.  Those glands are just so inflamed and his backside looks awful.  So red and irritated...draining -- we never missed a single dose of antibiotics but he looks so much worse t

Re: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

2006-11-13 Thread Belinda
Yes, Fred's was at 4.2 and get 100mls a day, his last bloodwork his creat was at 3.5, so it is coming down. Kerry just an FYI, CRF kitties should try and keep their phosphorus at 4 or under, Fred's was at 8 and my vet told me this was normal (it is barely normal for a non CRF, healthy cat).

RE: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

2006-11-13 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Dear Kerry, I have not heard about an azotemia med – but I am sure that you get better responses from CRF support group. As kelly mentioned, he really needs to be on fluid probably every day for now, as his BUN and creat are pretty high – also if his liver values are elevated, fluid will h

Re: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
At 06:53 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: Is he on Fluids. It is the life saver truly..My cat had a creatanine of 5.8 and after 5 months of sub q fluids it is normal. I also add 20 meg (milli equivilents) of potassium to each bag, He gets about 150-200 cc per day. a real life saver. Kelly Hi Hidey

Re: Prayers needed for Inky - to Hideyo

2006-11-13 Thread Kerry Roach
Hi Hideyo, Thanks for the info..I did join the CRF group, but haven't posted there only go read when I can.. I need to go back and look for some things. Inky's values are as follows...(some of them) PCV  31.9  normal BUN  95   high Creatinine 5.8  high Phosphorus was in the normal range abou

Re:Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-13 Thread Kerry Roach
  Michelle,     We are going to put Inky on metronidazole long term..about 30mg daily so I hope that will help with that..I talked to my vet today about what you are doing for Lucy an

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Belinda
It really sounds to me like they are looking for an excuse to dismiss you, have you pi**ed anyone off that you know of? I can't imagine you could smell that bad and not even have an inkling, especially after what you did to clean that outfit!! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ..

You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Peggy Ankney
Brenda,   I’m so sad for you.  I know how it feels.  As much as we try, sometimes all we can do is love them and let them go when it’s time.  But keep Schumacher in your heart – I’m sure he was a wonderful kitty.  

Re: You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Lernermichelle
I'm sorry. Michelle

Re: You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm sorry for your loss Brenda.   As far as I'm concerned, FIV posts are welcome here, we would have been happy to discuss his case with you (or just provide support along the way), please don't feel you can't post here for support just because your cat isn't FELV+! I haven't had a FELV+ ca

RE: You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Brenda, I'm so sorry about Schumacher.  I'm sure he's at the Bridge telling everybody about his great people.  Comfort vibes to you and your husband.  And retroactively for your losses this year.   Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On

Re: You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread kelly
At 04:41 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: Oh Brenda, Sometimes that is when we all post. I am so very very sorry for your loss.We are al here for you and we all understand your sadness, You gave Schumacher so much extra good time and he was so loved, Words will not help, but sharing your sadness may

You are my support group-please add Schumacher to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread Tim Lyons
I know I only post to this group when I have a tragedy, but I read almost all the posts online daily.  I feel like you all are my support group although I don't have any FeLV+ cats any more.  I lost my last one in June.   Anyway, our FIV+ Schumacher as gone to Rainbow Bridge today.  About 6

RE: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
I am so very sorry that Scooter has left us – I feel your loss and your pain. You have a wonderful vet, Peggy – and she is absolutely right – he is free from the body which gave him some limitations to do all the things he wanted to do – now he can –please also know that his soul is right

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Did the dress sit in the washer overnight? If so, you may have smelled moldy, not like cat pee It's possible the cat peed on the washer, and the pee ran in on top of the clean wash, right? You have a top-loading washer? Phaewryn   Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http:

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Point out when the other people smell bad? Go to the boss and whine every time someone farts in the office? Humm... try the Gain with Febreeze (the purple cap one), the Downy liquid with the Febreeze (purple caps again), and the Bouce sheets with Febreeze (the lavender box). Those both have

Re: Reliability of SNAP tests

2006-11-13 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
I'm going to post this reply in 3 logical parts. Part one explains why ANY test could result in a false result, due to the nature of the viruses. Part two explains the operator error aspect of the procedure. Part three actually talks about the studied nature of false testing results on vario

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
 >> when a fellow classmate spoke up and enlighted the annoyed party to the fact that he was painting a watercolor on watercolor paper...MOST of which are treated with rabbit skin glue...and yes, IT stinks when wet.  The stink was ACTUALLY  coming from HIM.  The rest of the class chimed in a

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread tamara stickler
Kelly,   Sounds like someone is just trying to make your life a living hell.  Some people just hate animals and think those of us who go out of our way to help them are nuts, and they are going to proove it to us by embarrasing us every chance they get.   There are bullies in the office place

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Linda Johnson
Hi - I've been quietly lurking and following this topic because I've had my cats pee on my clothes in the past and wanted to see what advice was given. I want to share a recent discovery I've made that makes my clothes smell great! I've started using the new Tide Simple Pleasures laundry soap

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
See -- maybe she's reacting to the vinegar, if she just "thinks" it's the litterbox.  Check the sequence of events:  You're told last week that you smell like cat pee.  You launder your clothes in vinegar, detergent and oxyclean, which leaves a faint essence of vinegar.  This person TODAY --

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread etrent
  I am so sorry for your loss.  My heart is with you.   Elizabeth       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 6:53 AM Subject: Scooter has gone to the bridge Our little baby wasn’t strong enough to hold on o

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
She was actually pretty nice about it, and said she wanted to tell me before anyone else did, and said you smell funny and I think it is the litterbox.   If I smell *anything* it is a hint of white vinegar.  I asked my supervisor if I smelled and he said he didnt' smell anything, but he has a stuff

RE: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Well, damn, Kelley, what a predicament.  And how hurtful!   Okay, was this the same person who called you in the other day?  Was this somebody who knew, or should have known, that you had been called in last week for the same complaint?  Did he/she PERSONALLY say you smelled, or was it a "pe

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
I don't know, I am going to run a black light over them when I get home.  Which I should have done already, but I was in a hurry this morning, the giardia has cropped up again and I had some "stuff" to clean up. On 11/13/06, Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kelley,Could it be your shoes or your purs

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Kat
Kelley, Could it be your shoes or your purse and not your dress at all?? Kat (Mew Jersey) On Mon, 13 Nov 2006, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:41 -0600 > From: Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sub

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Really, I can't possibly smell like cat pee after all that, even assuming the cats actually peed on the dress before I washed it, can I?    I could take it to the dry cleaners? On 11/13/06, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: darn, kelley, i don't know what to tell you--sounds like it's mor

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread TenHouseCats
darn, kelley, i don't know what to tell you--sounds like it's more of a personal attack than reality? as was mentioned earlier, being known as the cat-lady can make you a target. is your company one with a good, sympathetic human resources department (going to throw her winter coat into the w

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Well, someone just called me in to the conference room and said I smelled like a litter box.  I pulled this dress out of the washer this morning.  It was washed in 1 cup white vinegar plus detergent plus oxyclean.  There is no way it was peed on unless the cats got in the washer and peed on it.  I

Re: Felv+/FIV+ policy for rescues

2006-11-13 Thread TenHouseCats
i don't test for FIV, either, unless all my vet has with him are the combo tests! i'd like to know if a cat is truly FeLV positive, tho the odds are against it remaining so if it's an healthy adult, just so i can make sure any kittens or vulnerable elders are vaccinated before they come into "pers

RE: for all the sick kitties - kind of OT

2006-11-13 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
What a lovely gesture.  Thank you.   Diane R. On 11/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just want you to know I'm running a marathon today.  People sometimes dedicate every mile to someone different - I've got 25 kitties names I've taken from the list (some sick, som

Re: for all the sick kitties - kind of OT

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wow, that is amazing!:):) On 11/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just want you to know I'm running a marathon today.  People sometimes dedicate every mile to someone different - I've got 25 kitties names I've taken from the list (some sick, some already at the bridge) written on

Re: Reliability of SNAP tests

2006-11-13 Thread Susan Hoffman
Here's one:  http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/adopt/surrender.html 60% false positive   Run a google search as follows – snap felv "false positive” – and you will find more info.  "Frullani, Anita" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone know of any documentation that says SNAP tests yields falsep

Re: Felv+/FIV+ policy for rescues

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Wow, this is a lot of information to process. Thanks everyone!   I know there are a lot of people who advocate NOT testing and was surprised to find no one spoke up on that angle.   One of my favorite animal people, Nathan Winograd, does not test for FIV and only tests for FELV because the board in

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Leslie
Oh Peggy, I am so sorry to hear this.   Scooter was indeed lucky to have found you and your husband and you, him.  I am so sorry that it was for such a short time.   Thank you for loving him like he needed.  I hope that your happy memories pull you through this hard time. Leslie   From: "Peggy A

Reliability of SNAP tests

2006-11-13 Thread Frullani, Anita
Does anyone know of any documentation that says SNAP tests yields false positives and negatives?

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn
Peggy, I'm so sorry Scooter passed on. I think you've really pulled all the good out of the situation, from reading your post, you sound like you've really learned a lot that will help other cats in the future from Scooter's experience. Your vet is right, you should keep the memory of Scoot

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Barb Moermond
Peggy, I am so sorry.  GLOW to light his path and ease your hearts. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: Peggy Ankn

Re: Evander Please add him to the CLS

2006-11-13 Thread cindy reasoner
Sherry, I am so sorry about Evander. Cindy Reasoner --- Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am so sad to say that we lost our sweet Evander > today.He was a very unique boy. :( > Thank you for your prayers. > Sherry > > > - > Everyone is ravi

Re: Prayers needed for Inky

2006-11-13 Thread cindy reasoner
Kerry, I hope Inky starts feeling better soon. Wow, 20 years old. Sorry, but I really don't know anything about different diets for the kidney. I am actually just learning because Saturday I took my dog, Elvis, to the vet for a checkup and he is showing some signs of early kidney problems. He i

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
I'm so sorry for your loss.  On 11/13/06, Peggy Ankney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Our little baby wasn't strong enough to hold on over the weekend.  The vet called yesterday to say that his condition had worsened.  He was no longer responding to their petting or holding him, and didn't even st

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread cindy reasoner
Peggy, I am so sorry Scooter didn't make it. Your right it doesn't take any time before they are in our hearts. Scooter left this world knowing that he was loved by you and your husband. Please try to remember the good times you spent with your precious boy. You and your husband are in my praye

RE: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Peggy, I'm so sorry that Scooter had to leave you.  Gentlest of Bridge vibes to him.  You had Scooter only a couple of weeks longer than we had our Patches, and I know how quickly they can wrap themselves around your heart.  You gave him love, care and dignity when he needed it.   Diane R.

Re: Madison -fur missing under her chin

2006-11-13 Thread cindy reasoner
I have been using stridex pads on her chin and it is starting to look better. I have changed her dishes. I didn't take her to the vet because she gets really scared (bless her heart) but I described it to the doctor and they agreed that it sounded like cat acne. Thanks for telling me about castor

Re: WAS : Re: How "catchy" is it? (OT - about vet school adoption programs) List of Vet Schools

2006-11-13 Thread TenHouseCats
thanks, belinda! On 11/13/06, Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:    Here ya go:http://www.aavmc.org/students_admissions/vet_schools.htm --Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelig

Re: Felv+/FIV+ policy for rescues

2006-11-13 Thread TenHouseCats
more importantly, were they tested AND retested? a negative test really means nothing, either, unless one knows FOR SURE just who that kitty was hanging out with the 120 days or so before being trapped. if not retested, the cat could have been contracted the virus the week before, and test negative

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread TenHouseCats
i believe that scooter, like so many of our little ones, came to YOU because he knew that you would love him, and care for him, and help make his passage as easy as possible. he needed things that only you could provide him to continue his journey.   he left this world with things that too many hu

Re: Felv+/FIV+ policy for rescues

2006-11-13 Thread Belinda
    Just curious were all the feral tested before they got sick? Although the ferals are vaccinated, occasionally one or two gets sick and tests positive. I would not do that to any cat, and in a large rescue situation you are going to be risking it if you mix them. -- Belinda happiness is

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Lernermichelle
I'm sorry. Michelle

WAS : Re: How "catchy" is it? (OT - about vet school adoption programs) List of Vet Schools

2006-11-13 Thread Belinda
Here ya go: http://www.aavmc.org/students_admissions/vet_schools.htm -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Marylyn
I am so sorry.  Your vet is right and Scooter is sending you lots of kitty kisses now for all you did for him.  Leaving this world loved  is not a bad thing at all.  And that little dude was loved and well cared for.            If you have me

Re: Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Peggy,I am so sorry Scooter did not pull through,it is amazing how quickly they burrow into our hearts.Hugs to you. SherryPeggy Ankney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Our little baby wasn’t strong enough to hold on over the weekend.  The vet called yesterday to say that his condition ha

Scooter has gone to the bridge

2006-11-13 Thread Peggy Ankney
Our little baby wasn’t strong enough to hold on over the weekend.  The vet called yesterday to say that his condition had worsened.  He was no longer responding to their petting or holding him, and didn’t even stand up during the examination, and seemed to be in much more pain.  She had giv

RE: A story of a little miracle Dharma - Dharma has become an angeltonight..

2006-11-13 Thread catatonya
Hideyo,   I am so sorry.  You are such a good mom to your cats.  Dharma was lucky to be with you in her short life.   tGary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hideyo, I am so sorry that little dharma has passed.  Big hugs to you and Simba.   Beth